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Opposition leader Özgür Özel faces losing immunity in 'bribery' probe

Opposition leader Özgür Özel faces losing immunity in 'bribery' probe

Özgür Özel, who founded the New Party after being ousted as the leader of the CHP by a court ruling, is now facing losing his parliamentary immunity.

Turkey’s main opposition party officially splits as Özel declares New Party

Turkey’s main opposition party officially splits as Özel declares New Party

Özgür Özel, who was ousted by a court as the CHP leader, has been joined by 90 MPs from the party.

Turkey's ousted opposition leader leaves CHP to found new party

Turkey's ousted opposition leader leaves CHP to found new party

After legal efforts to regain the control of the main opposition party did not yield results, the ousted leader is moving with reportedly over 80 MPs to establish a new party.

Turkey’s ousted opposition leader announces plans for new party

Turkey’s ousted opposition leader announces plans for new party

While Özel is pushing for an extraordinary congress of the CHP, he said they will establish a new party if courts do not rule on the matter before the judicial recess.

Ousted opposition leader holds rally in İzmir despite police crackdown

Ousted opposition leader holds rally in İzmir despite police crackdown

Özgür Özel, who joined the rally with his spouse and daughter, challenged Kılıçdaroğlu, who was reinstated by a court order, to convene a new congress for a leadership election.

Police storm CHP headquarters after leadership ouster

Police storm CHP headquarters after leadership ouster

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the reinstated leader, formally requested police deployment after party leadership and members refused to leave the building. Police broke in using tear gas and rubber bullets

Opposition leader Özgür Özel addressed İstanbul crowds at the ‘200th Black Night’ event

Opposition leader Özgür Özel addressed İstanbul crowds at the ‘200th Black Night’ event

The 60th “Rallies for Protecting the People’s Will” took place at Şişli Square in İstanbul. At the rally organized by CHP in front of Halaskargazi Street/Cevahir Mall in Şişli to mark the 200th day since the March 19 coup, Özgür Özel stated that they plan to take the rallies abroad as well.

CHP re-elects leader in emergency congress to avoid 'judicial takeover'

CHP re-elects leader in emergency congress to avoid 'judicial takeover'

The congress was intended to preempt a court ruling that could annul the 2023 vote and clear the way for a court-appointed trustee, as Özel accuses Erdoğan of trying to take over the CHP.

21 September 2025

Özgür Özel: Their only crime is being Kurdish and voting for us

Özgür Özel: Their only crime is being Kurdish and voting for us

Speaking after attending the trial of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer at Silivri Prison, Özel accused the government of misusing judicial power to punish political rivals and suppress Kurdish voters.

Hotel managers detained over camera masking during İmamoğlu's meetings

Hotel managers detained over camera masking during İmamoğlu's meetings

CHP leader claims that covering security cameras and carrying jammers are routine protection measures, which the interior minister has denied.

Erdoğan sues CHP's Özel over 'junta leader' remarks

Erdoğan sues CHP's Özel over 'junta leader' remarks

The opposition leader described the arrest of the İstanbul mayor as a “coup attempt” and alleged that Trump had prior knowledge of it.

CHP calls emergency congress to 'prevent government takeover'

CHP calls emergency congress to 'prevent government takeover'

The CHP's 2023 congress is under investigation over allegations of voting fraud, which could potentially lead to the dismissal of the party's current leadership.

Turkey's main opposition party investigated over vote buying allegations during congress

Turkey's main opposition party investigated over vote buying allegations during congress

The CHP is accused of irregularities during the 2023 congress where its longstanding leader Kılıçdaroğlu was replaced.

10 February 2025

Meeting of İmralı Delegation and CHP Leader Özgür Özel begins

Meeting of İmralı Delegation and CHP Leader Özgür Özel begins

Following the Republican People’s Party (CHP), the delegation will meet with representatives of the Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA) and the New Welfare Party (Yeniden Refah Partisi).

Opposition party, Greta Thunberg express support for closed independent radio station Açık Radyo

Opposition party, Greta Thunberg express support for closed independent radio station Açık Radyo

Açık Radyo was forced to cease broadcasting on Oct 16 after its license was revoked following a guest's mention of the Armenian genocide during a program.

28 October 2024

CHP leader visits Demirtaş in prison amid renewed peace process talk

CHP leader visits Demirtaş in prison amid renewed peace process talk

Özgür Özel will embark on a visit to the country’s Kurdish-populated region.

21 October 2024

Mahmoud Abbas invites Turkey’s main opposition leader to Palestine

Mahmoud Abbas invites Turkey’s main opposition leader to Palestine

The Palestinian president has recently visited Turkey but was ot able to meet Özgür Özel, who was suffering from a broken leg.

Turkey's opposition-held cities will resist stray dog massacre law

Turkey's opposition-held cities will resist stray dog massacre law

Main opposition CHP and pro-Kurdish DEM Party, which control local administrations in more than half of Turkey's provinces, declare resistance against the newly enacted law.

Survey: Erdoğan, Bahçeli most ‘disapproved’ politicians in Turkey

Survey: Erdoğan, Bahçeli most ‘disapproved’ politicians in Turkey

Mayors of Ankara and İstanbul, both members of the main opposition CHP, are the most favored leaders according to the survey.

Political leaders mark 8th anniversary of failed coup

Political leaders mark 8th anniversary of failed coup

President Erdoğan hailed the public resistance to the attempt while saying "we will never forgive those who call 15 July a staged event or a sham fight."

Özgür Özel elected the Vice President of the Socialist International

Özgür Özel elected the Vice President of the Socialist International

CHP leader Özgür Özel stated, "Especially considering the tragedy unfolding in Palestine, the voices of social democrats in Europe and around the world need to be louder."

26 February 2024

CHP leader calls Erdoğan to 'do the necessary regarding former Interior Minister Soylu'

CHP leader calls Erdoğan to 'do the necessary regarding former Interior Minister Soylu'

CHP leader Özgür Özel targeted President Erdoğan through former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu in his party's group meeting, stating, "Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; before the disgraceful revelations about entertainment centers in Ankara and orphaned children come to light, either you do what is necessary regarding Süleyman Soylu or you are directly responsible for this scandal."

23 January 2024

CHP leader Özel invites all opposition to a Constitutional Rally in Ankara

CHP leader Özel invites all opposition to a Constitutional Rally in Ankara

Özgür Özel stated, "Not implementing Constitutional Court decisions, attempting to suspend the Constitution in practice, is an attempt to overthrow the constitutional order."

Funerals of deceased soldiers turn into a subject of political debate

Funerals of deceased soldiers turn into a subject of political debate

The leader of the main opposition party, Özgür Özel, responded to President Erdoğan and asked "Since when has attending a martyr's funeral become a show of strength?"

26 December 2023

CHP's Özel addresses Erdoğan critisizing Minister of Education's statement

CHP's Özel addresses Erdoğan critisizing Minister of Education's statement

CHP Chairperson Özgür Özel expressed his reaction to Education Minister Yusuf Tekin, who stated from the parliamentary podium that protocols are made and will continue to be made with religious sects and communities.

19 December 2023

CHP's Özer and HEDEP's Buldan attend the concert of Kurdish soprano Pervin Chakar

"I DO NOT INTEND TO SEEK PERMISSION TO PERFORM IN MY MOTHER TONGUE"

CHP's Özer and HEDEP's Buldan attend the concert of Kurdish soprano Pervin Chakar

Following the attendance of CHP Chairperson Özel and HEDEP Van Deputy Buldan at the concert of Kurdish soprano Pervin Chakar, there were reactions containing hate speech. Özel, Buldan, and CHP Diyarbakır Deputy Tanrıkulu, who also attended the concert, expressed their reactions. Chakar wrote on social media, "Singing in my mother tongue is my greatest right."

20 November 2023

Survey: How new CHP leadership changed voters’ opinions

Survey: How new CHP leadership changed voters’ opinions

About 40 percent of the voters expect Özgür Özel, the new leader, to bring success to the party.

16 November 2023

Minister of Justice responds to CHP leader's call to 'resist'

Minister of Justice responds to CHP leader's call to 'resist'

"Calling for street movements using court decisions serves no one. In a state of law, problems are not solved on the streets but through mechanisms prescribed within the legal framework," said Minister Tunç.

9 November 2023

Who is Özgür Özel, the new leader of Turkey’s main opposition party?

Who is Özgür Özel, the new leader of Turkey’s main opposition party?

At the congress on Saturday, Özel, 49, managed to unseat the CHP’s long-standing leader, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

6 November 2023

Özel who announced candidacy for CHP leadership visits Silivri Prison

Özel who announced candidacy for CHP leadership visits Silivri Prison

Visiting the Gezi prisoners and journalist Yanardağ in Silivri Prison, Özgür Özel said, "Every minute they are held inside is being inscribed with dark marks on our annals of law."

21 September 2023

Özgür Özel of CHP exposes 'troll army of Interior Minister Soylu'

Özgür Özel of CHP exposes 'troll army of Interior Minister Soylu'

CHP Group Deputy Chairman: "Gendarmerie and Security General Directorate tweets responding to CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu were posted by the person managing the troll army. Minister Soylu has a troll army of eight thousand."

13 January 2023

Kavala: If they had had a rope in their hands, they would have hanged me

Kavala: If they had had a rope in their hands, they would have hanged me

CHP MPs including Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel visited the convicts of Gezi Trial, Osman Kavala, Can Atalay, Tayfun Kahraman and Hakan Altınay in Silivri Prison.

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